HIROSHIGE ~ Prints and Drawings [woodblock/Utagawa/Ando/Ichiyusai/Japanese/wood/block/ukiyo-e]

Descripción

Oversized 9 5/8" x 11" stiff card covers, 255 pp. A new book with just some light shelfwear to the back cover; otherwise pristine; Near Fine to Fine. See photo enlarged. A scarce, lavishly-illustrated guide to the works of the great Ukiyo-e artist, Hiroshige (Utagawa 'Ando' Hiroshige). "Hiroshige (1797-1858) holds an assured place in the history of art as one of the greatest masters of the wood-block print. This volume offers an excellent overview of the accomplished artist who, together with Hokusai, was the leading creator of landscape imagery in Japanese printmaking. If Hokusai is recognized for his bold compositions and clearly defined forms, Hiroshige is the master of the passing moment - the artist of mist, snow, and rain. The immense popularity of Hiroshige's prints meant that they were continually reprinted, wearing down the woodblocks. For this book, every effort has been made to reproduce only the finest early impressions. Each plate is provided with a commentary by Matthi Forrer who, in an introductory essay, examines Hiroshige's life and work, assessing his place in Japanese art and making important revisions to the generally accepted chronology of his oeuvre. Other essays draw attention to aspects of Hiroshige's life and work which have often been overlooked and place Hiroshige and his art in their social and political context. This volume also includes maps, a chronology, a glossary and a bibliography." NEAR FINE. N° de ref. del artículo 01042

Contactar al vendedor

Denunciar este artículo

Detalles bibliográficos